Can someone please solve this calculus problem where we need to compute the position of a rod, given the function that describes the force acting on the rod?
Detailed problem is posted below as a image in the response section. Thank you!

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Can someone please solve this calculus problem where we need to compute the position of a rod, given the function that describes the force acting on the rod?
Detailed problem is posted below as a image in the response section. Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

I don't need a detail solution. Just a general idea about what the question is asking me to do.

anonymous · Answer

I recognize that equation... finite difference approximations for solving ODEs, discrete analysis ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_difference). Bleh.